100%. It’s very common for a parent to be too attached to their child. It’s also quite normal, and something the parent needs to work on as their child gets older. If you think about it, our children are fully dependent on us for survival from the moment they’re born. Mothers are biologically programmed to meet their children’s every need, so it’s very difficult to transition to giving children more free rein to make their own mistakes.
Whilst it’s a tough ask of a parent, supporting children to feel their own emotions and make decisions about how to manage them is essential as they grow into adulthood. The parents who manage this difficult transition well are likely to have a good relationship with their children as adults. Those who continue to put their own emotional needs ahead of their child’s need for separation may struggle to stay connected as their child separates.